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Federal judge blocks Trump's 100K visa fee

(The Center Square) - A federal judge in Massachusetts on Monday blocked President Donald Trump's policy seeking to implement a $100,000 fee on visas for highly skilled foreign workers. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin said Trump's order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B

How a proposed green card application policy change would disrupt lives by assuming legal immigrants are evading the law

How a proposed green card application policy change would disrupt lives by assuming legal immigrants are evading the law

More than half a million people rely every year on the ability to apply from within the United States for a green card, the government-issued ID that allows an immigrant to legally live and work in the country long term. But in May 2026 the federal government issued a

Montana Sees U.S.'s 3rd Largest Drop in International Student Enrollment

Montana Sees U.S.'s 3rd Largest Drop in International Student Enrollment

International students have long been a cornerstone of the U.S. higher education system, contributing not only tuition revenue but also research capacity, workforce development, and global academic exchange. For decades, the United States has ranked among the world’s leading destinations for students seeking degrees abroad, supported by a

Trump admin continues to crack down on fraudulent visa schemes

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is continuing to crack down on fraudulent visa schemes that are occurring nationwide. In New Jersey, a Korean man pleaded guilty to fraudulently using a B-1/B-2 visa program in a forced labor and charity fraud scheme. The visas are for business

'Price squeeze': Iran war adds to Montana ag challenges with high fuel, fertilizer costs

Farmers and ranchers across the region, state and country are facing uncertainty as the war in Iran continues for a second month. With rising fuel and fertilizer prices and relatively low commodity prices, agriculturists across the region are feeling the pinch. Since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed by

Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over US travel

Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over US travel

More than 120 rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a travel advisory on Thursday warning that visitors to the 2026 World Cup could face "serious rights violations" due to the US government's immigration policies. The coalition said fans, players, journalists and other

High hopes at China's gateway to North Korea as trains resume

High hopes at China's gateway to North Korea as trains resume

Now retired, Wang Meili wants to see the world -- including North Korea, the reclusive nation that lies across the river from her lifelong home in northeastern China. North Korea has long kept tight control over foreign visitors, and effectively sealed its borders at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic